New Compression Algorithm

[Imamarty]

Hello All,

I've been studying a form of mathematics which I don't think has been used before in the case of software, I am wondering if its possible to write a new algorithm based on maths I've found for compression and/or encryption (cipher for encryption).

I am a new user to LiveCode, I am sure other languages could do it, but I want to learn the mathematical functions in LiveCode.

What I am asking are the following:

Can a new compression and/or encryption algorithm be made in LiveCode
If so, which one would be the easiest to implement?

Can someone please direct me or give me some sample code on how I may go about doing this - remember - total newb!

Maths and Geometry are my specialty.... coding is not. Thank you

[Simon]

Hi Imamarty,
Welcome to the forum!
Just so you know your post has not gone into the ether I'll give it a shot.

I don't think has been used before in the case of software

Really going to be tough to show you an example if thats the case.

But here:
http://forums.runrev.com/phpBB2/viewtop ... lum#p74472
Check out Roger's stack it's got great Math and Geometry in it. Maybe you'll have to give a shout out specifically to Roger. But it's all volunteer support here so there may be no reply.

Also here:
http://revonline2.runrev.com/
Jim Hurley and Ian McKnight both have maths applications.

Have Fun!
Simon

[capellan]

Hi Imamarty,

Welcome to Livecode!

Please check this page:
http://www.sonsothunder.com/devres/live ... ply003.htm

You will find many more useful code snippets reading the whole tips
from Ken Ray's website:
http://www.sonsothunder.com/devres/live ... vecode.htm

Have a nice day!

Al